Rena Yudkowsky, a professional memory coach and geriatric social worker, is the founder of Memory Matters. She teaches online memory improvement courses to mid-lifers and seniors. Over the past twenty years in the field, she has served as the director of an Alzheimer's unit in an assisted living facility in Maryland, the director of development at a senior enrichment program in Israel, trainer for dementia caregivers, facilitator of support groups, and international lecturer on Aging topics.
Currently, she is the memory coach for an international anti-aging clinic where she does 1:1 Coaching and is working on a comprehensive program to prevent dementia.
She is super passionate about her mission of helping those 50 + to age more healthfully, both physically and cognitively, as she empowers them to believe in their own memory with confidence.
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Learn an acronym that will help you make a powerful mindset change about your memory check out the Memory Matters Signature course starting Dec 14, www.renayudkowsky.com/signature-course
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Learn an acronym that will help you make a powerful mindset change about your memory check out the Memory Matters Signature course starting Dec 14, www.renayudkowsky.com/signature-course
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Interview with Marisa Payne founder of Pursuit of Wellness and Ageless Grace educator
Interview with Maris…
Interview with Marisa Payne founder of Pursuit of Wellness and Ageless Grace educator
We have all misplaced keys, forgotten someone’s name, or failed to remember a contact number. When we are young, we do not tend to pay much attention to these “senior moments”, however as you gr…
We have all misplace…
We have all misplaced keys, forgotten someone’s name, or failed to remember a contact number. When we are young, we do not tend to pay much attention to these “senior moments”, however as you grow older, you might feel Stress over what they suggest in terms of memory loss.Commonly, we might begin to talk about a movie we saw lately when we realize we can not remember the exact title. Maybe we are giving directions to our house when we suddenly can not recall a familiar road name. Sometimes we find ourselves standing in the middle of the kitchen questioning what we went in there for. …
Memory concerns are valid and important to examine further. It helps to understand exactly when you might start to see normal age-related memory decline and what qualifies as normal for memory and agi…
Memory concerns are …
Memory concerns are valid and important to examine further. It helps to understand exactly when you might start to see normal age-related memory decline and what qualifies as normal for memory and aging too. The general belief is that memory loss is something that only older adults experience, but the details about what happens and when you might see those changes are a lot different.Memory and Aging – At What Age Does Memory Start to Decline?Memory Decline Starts Earlier than You ThinkLots of people start to think about memory issues becoming a problem in their 60s or 70s, or ev…
Men experience memory loss for a variety of reasons ranging from hormonal causes to other memory loss triggers. Determining exactly what is going on as fast as you can is going to help you to put toge…
Men experience memor…
Men experience memory loss for a variety of reasons ranging from hormonal causes to other memory loss triggers. Determining exactly what is going on as fast as you can is going to help you to put together a plan of action to reverse the loss and even strengthen your brain and memory. It is also possible that more than one contributing factor is at work causing memory loss, so don’t overlook all of the different potential issues.Memory Loss – Seven Possible Causes of Memory Loss in MenTestosteroneAs testosterone levels drop, that can cause issues with loss of memory in men. This…
Not only is Exercise crucial for your overall physical and mental wellbeing, but it is also specifically important for maintaining an optimally functioning, healthy brain. Exercise increases the flow …
Not only is exercise…
Not only is exercise crucial for your overall physical and mental wellbeing, but it is also specifically important for maintaining an optimally functioning, healthy brain. Exercise increases the flow of nutrients, blood, and oxygen to the brain, helping to keep it in peak condition and improve your brain health.Exercising regularly can also improve Sleep, reduce stress, prevent high blood sugar levels, support healthy blood pressure, and boost mood – all of which help protect the brain from harm.Aerobic activity, in particular, boosts brain function called neurogenesis, which is the …
Boosting your memory does not have to be something that gives you Anxiety. Try some of these natural solutions of memory boosters that are great for boosting your brain’s own powers.Memory Boost…
Boosting your memory…
Boosting your memory does not have to be something that gives you anxiety. Try some of these natural solutions of memory boosters that are great for boosting your brain’s own powers.Memory Boosters – What Natural Solutions Should You Consider to Boost Your Memory?Make Adjustments to Your Diet as One Solution for Memory BoostersEating a healthier diet, in general, is always a good idea, but it is especially helpful for your brain. Your brain needs all the nutrients that it can get to help it to stay agile and to keep up with whatever you are throwing its way. Drinking plenty of …
Are you wanting to improve how your brain works, especially your short term memory? That job might be easier than you think when you incorporate some of these habits into your daily life.Short Ter…
Are you wanting to i…
Are you wanting to improve how your brain works, especially your short term memory? That job might be easier than you think when you incorporate some of these habits into your daily life.Short Term Memory – Seven Habits That Can Improve Your MemoryMeditate to Clear Your ThoughtsYour brain never sleeps, even when you are asleep. So, finding ways to help your brain to relax is crucial. Meditation can do that for your brain, but it can feel so difficult. The common advice is to clear your thoughts, but that might not be helpful. Better advice is to observe your thoughts and let them…